Too early for halibut out of whittier?

[akdube]

Just curious how early is too early. Ive caught them the middle of may but never tried in april.

 

[Brian M]

Nope, it's never too early. The earlier you go, the deeper you should fish to find consistent results, but regardless - there are fish there all year long.

 

[jrogers]

Personally, I have only had luck early down by the entrances.

 

[Jisler]

yeah go fish patton bay
they're there 24-7-365

 

[spoiled one]

yeah go fish patton bay
they're there 24-7-365

That is a looooong run, but can pay dividends.

 

[T.R. Bauer]

I'd say it is too early as there have been a number of studies that indicate halibut don't really feed until April and May - at least consistently. I'm certain there exceptions to this though.....I have caught really nice butts out of Seward in early May.....

 

[excav8tr]

Hmmm. Don't tell the commercial guys that start in march that. Lol